[Diegonightmare]

I experienced a lot in this tournament. Even though I couldn't get a result I wanted, I have no regret about my performance because I did my best.

I lost because I was weaker than Hansen. All I can do now is to train hard and to be stronger. I cried after the fight because I knew my fans and supporters, who were looking forward to seeing me winning the tournament, were disappointed. In addition, when my teammates told me that I did my best, more tears came up to my eyes.

I couldn't achieve my goal this time; however, I definitely come back and get a title sometimes soon. I improve myself and I know I can be better fighter. No matter what other people say, I'm the one who represents DREAM!

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WAR Aoki, he's one of the most exciting fighters in the world to watch.

I'm glad he showed the class to not make excuses about the tournament format being the cause of his loss.

I personally believe the tournament format irrecoverably altered the outcome - ideally a well-rested Aoki vs. a well-rested and healthy Alvarez should have been the main event, not a worn-out Aoki vs. a Hansen that had lost (albeit a great fight) to Alvarez.

Either way, very good to hear that Aoki is determined to become better and stage a comeback. He's a fantastic fighter to watch and I look forward to watching how the LW picture plays out at DREAM in the coming years.